Great VTers
by acemj
I was lucky on this trip to meet two great VTers in Mexico City, Carlos (claubarsa) and Laura (Laura_Mexico). Like most VTers I've met, they were extremely hospitable and both were very interesting people to spend time with. We met at a great restaurant specializing in food from Veracruz and after the meal Laura gave me a great tour of the Coyoacan neighborhood. Later that night, I met Carlos for a couple drinks at a bar near the Cathedral. I look forward to meeting them both again in the near future.
You have to visit Teotihuacán,...
by B_Caro
You have to visit Teotihuacán, the place 'where people became Gods'.
It is the ancient city of the Aztecs with the famous pyramids of the Sun and the Moon. On the photo you see the back of the pyramid of the Moon. Not that impressive you think ???
When arriving, the first moment you don't recognize them. They just look like an ordinary hill amongst the others.
For pics of the Pyramids see the travelogue about Teotihuacan.
Greeting customs
by anagrettel
When I first arrive to México from USA I had to get used again to a Mexican custom I had lost, when greeting or metting someone you kiss on the cheek. A kiss in the cheek is common as a greeting between Men-women., women-women, Not men-men, Mens usually just shake hands.
Mexicans are very "Touchy" people, we love physical contact with the people we love, like friends and family. Unlike other cultures... We are not affraid of showing affection of closeness and we kiss(on cheek), hug and touch a lot (in a good way =))
- When You arrive to a meeting or dinner you have to take the time to go saying hello and kissing them on the cheek (or shake hand), you have to greet each person one by one, a general hello to the group is NOt enough (polite).
Unisex Clothes
by Aptypo
UNDERWEAR
Can be obtained very cheaply in many towns, but if you prefer the western style, you'd better get a basic set of these at home before you go. Definitely stay with cotton, or possibly silk, if you can afford it.
Salsa dancing
by counsel14
At the Cuidadela market plaza on Saturday afternoons, go to watch the people dancing to music from salsa to ballroom. Try out your moves with a native mexicali and enjoy the moment.
A full band plays every saturday afternoon. There is no admission charge, but the band would appreciate a tip.
Balderas 1 & Plaza de la Cuidadela 5, Centro district, Mexico City
Jumping Strangers, Santiago, Chile Sept 2010
View from the Pyramid of the Moon
one of the flowershops
Leonora Carrington bronce sculptures
